November 25, 2024

The Battle of Orange Walk: Little-known conflict receives historical treatment

The October 31, 1872 showdown was an attack launched from Mexico against a British garrison in what is now Orange Walk Town. Icaiche Maya leader Marcus [...]
October 4, 2024

Belize’s protected forest reserves protected from Belizeans not Guatemalans?

These reserves prohibit timber harvesting and logging activities by Belizeans to safeguard the environment and support wildlife habitats.
September 5, 2024

UDP condemns Guatemalan Armed Forces’ Attack on Belizeans at Sarstoon

The UDP’s statement follows a video that made its rounds on social media showing the GAF's aggressive actions, which included the intimidation and endangerment of Belizeans [...]
August 31, 2024

Belize Territorial Volunteers make annual Sarstoon Island visit, bumped by Guatemalan Armed Forces

That visit proceeded without initial incident as the boat circled the island, but as the group departed the area, they ran into a Guatemalan Armed Forces [...]
August 30, 2024

Belize and Guatemala talk trade and border situation in successful engagement

Minister of Foreign Affairs Francis Fonseca reported to Cabinet on the recent official visit to the Republic, where Prime Minister John Briceño met with Guatemalan President [...]
July 22, 2024

Belize hosts Guatemalan defense attaché

June 11, 2024

Guatemalan delegation conducts two-day visit to citrus industry to learn from Belize’s experience

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: A Guatemalan delegation led by the Governor of Peten Mauricio José Acevedo Sandoval, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture for the Peten Department [...]
May 14, 2024

Minister of Border Security reiterate importance of Sarstoon Protocol

Minister Marin emphasized the significance of establishing a Sarstoon protocol to better coordinate and maintain security in the Sarstoon.